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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
The Dream Team
5-2 152.06
122.9
 
VS
proj
KLMB-RKS
131.92 3-4
128.49

The Dream Team hand KLMB-RKS third straight loss in 152.06-131.92 drubbing

The Dream Team cruised to a 152.06-131.92 victory to hand KLMB-RKS their third straight loss. KLMB-RKS pulled out to a 6.30-point lead on Thursday, but it was all The Dream Team after that. They were led by Aaron Jones (23 Rush Yds, 53 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and George Kittle (6 Rec, 98 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Eno Benjamin (23.3 points) and Justin Herbert (22.12) carried the flag for KLMB-RKS in the loss. The Dream Team (5-2) will look to add to their success against The THUNDER-MEN, while KLMB-RKS (3-4) attempt to get some positive momentum against Gashouse.

Matchup Timeline

  The Dream Team   KLMB-RKS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Saints in Week 7, the Cardinals defense allowed 34 points, surrendered 494 yards, and intercepted 3 passes. In doing so, they put up 17 points to more-than-double their 7.37-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on The Dream Team this week. Next week, the Cardinals will go up against the Vikings.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

The Dream Team
Points
% of total points 152.06
1
Aaron Jones
RB
28.6
14.9
18.8%
2
George Kittle
TE
21.8
11.54
14.3%
3
Raheem Mostert
RB
20.9
13.13
13.7%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
17.7
14.22
11.6%
KLMB-RKS
Points
% of total points 131.92
1
Eno Benjamin
RB
23.3
13.98
17.7%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
22.12
27.28
16.8%
3
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
22
9.57
16.7%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
18.7
15.47
14.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Eno Benjamin had a 45-yard run for KLMB-RKS, helping give KLMB-RKS a 23.30-17.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, KLMB-RKS owned a 107.60-82.36 lead. Aaron Jones had a 21-yard touchdown catch for The Dream Team, while Marcus Mariota had a 75-yard touchdown pass. Justin Tucker made the highlight reel for KLMB-RKS with a 55-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  The Dream Team   KLMB-RKS
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about this season, which is already at the midway mark. Let's catch up on the Standings.
The Dream Team
The Dream Team will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 141.47 points per game through seven weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the squad boasts the No. 2 position in the Standings, comfortably in playoff position.
Important Players
Josh Allen
MVP
1980 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 257 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Tyreek Hill
Best Drafted
57 Rec, 773 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Ari Defense
Best Acquisition
25.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 359.7 Avg Yds Allowed, 10 Turnovers
KLMB-RKS
KLMB-RKS may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through seven weeks, the squad is averaging the 4th-most points per game in the league (126.98 ppg), propelling KLMB-RKS to the No. 6 position in the Standings, which puts them in playoff position.
Important Players
Justin Herbert
MVP
2009 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs
Nick Chubb
Best Drafted
740 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs
Dal Defense
Best Acquisition
14.9 Avg Pts Allowed, 305.3 Avg Yds Allowed, 12 Turnovers

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. The Dream Team scored more in this one (152.06) than their season average (141.47).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're KLMB-RKS. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. The Dream Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 141.47 versus KLMB-RKS's 126.98.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. The Dream Team (5-2) have a better record than KLMB-RKS (3-4).
Once The Dream Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than KLMB-RKS (4 vs 2).
The Dream Team are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than KLMB-RKS (1).
By position, The Dream Team have outscored KLMB-RKS at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
The Dream Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 27 points, highest in the league.
The Dream Team was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (6) than KLMB-RKS (2).
Hey KLMB-RKS, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!